Does Water Cause You To Lose Weight?

What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen · Dec 14, 2023 · 8m

We know that being hydrated is a good idea, but where did the recommendation for 8 glasses of water come from?

How much water do we really need and does it affect your weight?

Drinking water causes your to burn more calories for about an hour. We can be strategic and us this data, but let's look at some more research first.

A study had individuals drink 2 glasses (1/2 litre) of water before a meal and they burned 24% more calories despite being completely inactive during the time evaluated. Participants lost 2-5 pounds per month over the several months they were observed.

Another study had…